Basketball Recap: Lead-Deadwood Puts Losing Streak Behind Them

Lead-Deadwood came into Saturday's contest having lost 32 straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top against the Moorcroft Wolves by a score of 49-38 on Saturday. The Golddiggers' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

Moorcroft's loss came despite strong showings from London McCrea and Talia Vargas. McCrea posted 20 points along with five rebounds and four steals, while Vargas almost dropped a double-double on nine points and 11 boards.

Golddiggers

Previous 5 Games

01/25/25 @ Moorcroft	49-38
01/24/25 vs Sturgis Brown	16-57
01/21/25 @ St. Thomas More	23-61
01/18/25 @ Wall	20-65
01/16/25 @ Hill City	20-60

Lead-Deadwood's victory ended a 15-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-11. As for Moorcroft, they dropped their record down to 3-10 with the loss, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season.

Lead-Deadwood didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 49-37 win against Hot Springs on the 25th. Moorcroft has also already played their next game, a 64-13 defeat against Pine Bluffs on the 25th.